A criminal records check in the individual’s current county and city jurisdiction, which will include misdemeanors and felonies [arrest records and conviction records] for a 10+ year period. For employment purposes only convictions can be reported. The results of this search rely strictly on the accuracy of the information provided by the applicant.

A multi-jurisdiction criminal records check on a state level in Virginia, a state level in Maryland, in the District of Columbia, and in the local U.S. District Court. This is a comprehensive local metro area criminal profile that includes misdemeanors and felonies [arrest records and conviction records] for a 10+-year period. The results of this search rely strictly on the accuracy of the information provided by the applicant.

This national check is a comprehensive criminal record inquiry based on where the individual has resided or has established connections. A 15+ year address history is developed for the individual. This information is then used to identify the jurisdictions where the criminal checks will be performed. Depending on the government’s thoroughness of criminal record information made available in each jurisdiction, the checks will either be performed on a county-level or a state level, whichever is more inclusive. The results include misdemeanors and felonies [arrest records and conviction records] for a 10+ year period.

A nationwide sweep for criminal records sweep includes the records from courts, department of corrections, and law enforcement for most counties in 39 states, with a minimum five-year history and up to 25-year history in some jurisdictions. This is a broad sweep of records and includes arrests and convictions and misdemeanors and felonies. This research is not intended to provide definitive results, but it is effective within the parameters described. If needed, full details of the jurisdictions covered can be provided if requested.